VERB
sprechen/ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to speak; to talk
sprechen is a German verb that means to speak or to talk. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprach" and the past participle is "gesprochen".
Definitions
1.to say words; to talk with someone(communication)
a.to communicate using spoken language
Er spricht fließend Deutsch und Englisch.—He speaks German and English fluently.
b.to have a conversation
Können wir kurz sprechen?—Can we talk for a moment?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spreche |
| Present (du) | sprichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spricht |
| Preterite (ich) | sprach |
| Participle II | gesprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spräche |
| Imperative (singular) | sprich |
| Imperative (plural) | sprecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sprechen" mean in English?
- "sprechen" means to speak or to talk. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sprechen"?
- "sprechen" is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sprechen" is "gesprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sprechen" becomes "sprach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sprechen"?
- "sprechen" is a verb in German.
